Volkswagen Taos 2021 User Manual

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Please note and at the beginning of this
chapter on page 197.
Fig. 139 On the engine compartment: socket for
starting aid (ground terminal).
The socket for the starting aid (ground
terminal) is used to connect the black starting
cable → fig. 139.
To receive starting aid, use only this socket (ground
terminal).
Using the start-up aid
Note and at the beginning of this chapter
on page 197.
Fig. 140 Diagram for connecting the jumper cables.
Vehicle with discharged 12-volt battery, which
receives the starting aid.
Vehicle with the 12-volt battery supplying the
power, which provides the starting aid.
Suitable ground terminal: preferably a socket
for the starting aid (ground terminal), a solid
piece of metal bolted securely to the engine
block or the engine block itself.
The discharged 12-volt battery must be securely
connected to the on-board power supply.
Do not allow the vehicles to touch each other.
Otherwise, current may start to flow as soon as the
positive battery terminals are connected.
Make sure that the clamps connected to the poles
have sufficient metal contact.
If the engine does not start after 10 seconds, stop
the starter and try again after approx. 1 minute.
If the engine still does not start, call for
specialist assistance.
Connecting the jumper cables
The jumper cables may only be connected in the
order A - B - C - D → fig. 140.
Never connect the black jumper cable to the
negative - pole of the 12-volt battery. If it is
connected to the negative terminal, this can lead
to an incorrect assessment of the battery status
within the vehicle's electronic system.
— Switch off the ignition in both vehicles
→ p. 99.
— If necessary, open the cover of the 12 V
battery in the engine compartment → page
216.
— Connect one end of the red jumper cable A to
the positive + pole of the discharged 12 V
battery of the vehicle → fig. 140
→ .
— Connect the other end of the red jumper cable B
to the positive + terminal of the vehicle battery
supplying the current → fig. 140 2 .
— Connect one end of the black jumper cable C
preferably to a socket for the starting aid
(ground terminal) of the vehicle supplying the
current, otherwise to the engine block or to a
solid piece of metal bolted securely to the
engine block of this vehicle.
→ fig. 140 3 .
— Connect the other end of the jumper cable
black D preferably to the socket for support
Socket for starting aid (ground
terminal)

Volkswagen Taos 2021 Specifications

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Brand	Volkswagen
Model	Taos 2021
Category	Automobile
Language	English